Curcumin in turmeric and Carotenoids in chillies are the natural colour components extracted for use as natural colours. The natural colours or their blends have wide applications from food sector to pharmaceuticals, dyes and cosmetics. India is a large producer of turmeric, and Indian Oleoresin Industry is one of the largest supply sources of a wide range of turmeric extracts in liquid and dry form. The range of products offered by Indian industry covers a wide spectrum of purity for the colour user, providing versatility in application.

India produces two varieties of Paprika type chillies. The color value in this ranges from 125 ASTA to 175 ASTA. Kaddi variety is grown in Karnataka and Tomato variety in Andhra Pradesh. In the last few years India has emerged as a competitive and effective source of Paprika type Oleoresins. India's production of this extract is rising and India aims to capture a fair share of Paprika Oleoresin market in the years to come.

Garcinia Indica (Kokam) and Gancinia Cambogia are two spices widely grown in the slopes and plain of evergreen forests of Western Ghats in South India. These two spices have distinct medicinal properties for curing obesity. Hydroxy citric acid is the principal component which is extracted and enriched for preparation of pharmaceutical products. Both these varieties of tamarind have wide applications in pharmaceuticals and therapeautical areas. A range of branded anti obesity drugs available around the world use Hydroxy Citric Acid since it is natural and herbal in origin.